Surface Operator - South
Core
Operate and optimize water treatment and production processes to ensure safe, reliable water supply across surface water schemes, including dams, catchments, and treatment facilities.
Role type
Surface Water Operator
Builds
Safe drinking water supply for Western Australians
Domain
Water treatment and infrastructure management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Problem-solving, operational issue identification, dam infrastructure operation, water quality sampling and testing, routine maintenance coordination, catchment surveillance, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Dams Safety training, chlorine system experience, Confined Space Entry certification, Working at Heights/Fall Prevention certification
Technologies
Chlorine systems, dam outlet works, gates, valves, screens
Responsibilities
Monitor and optimize treatment processes; conduct water quality sampling and testing; perform routine operational maintenance; inspect and operate dam infrastructure; undertake catchment surveillance; participate in after-hours rostering and incident response
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC